Novel technique manipulates water waves to precisely control floating objects

A team of international scientists co-led by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have discovered a ...
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Wild ‘Waterbending’ Technique Uses Waves to Steer Floating Objects With Precision

Researchers manipulated water waves to move ping pong balls with a level of precision that seems straight out of a sci-fi movie. Reading time 3 minutes Imagine hopping onto a large floatie in a lake ...
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Remotely moving objects underwater using sound #ASA188

The metamaterial created by Zhang is used to push and rotate an object adorned with the University of Wisconsin’s Bucky the Badger. NEW ORLEANS, May 20, 2025 – Sound can do more than just provide a ...
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Sound Waves Can Be Used To Move Objects Like A Tractor Beam, Even Around Obstacles

Alfredo has a PhD in Astrophysics and a Master's in Quantum Fields and Fundamental Forces from Imperial College London. Alfredo has a PhD in Astrophysics and a Master's in Quantum Fields and ...
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Novel technique manipulates water waves to precisely control floating objects

A hexagon-shaped plastic structure was used to generate waves that merged to form complex patterns on the water surface in a tank for an experiment co-led by Nanyang Technological University, ...